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MODALITY OF THE CONTRACTILE ROOT FORMATION IN CULTIVATED SAFFRON, IN FIELD CONDITION AND IN TISSUE CULTURE
Article number
650_27
Pages
247 – 251
Language
English
Abstract
In cultivated saffron (Crocus sativus L.) various kinds of contractile roots are formed.
The most important of contractile roots are produced at the terminal buds.
From corm fragments carrying bud protuberance, in MS culture medium containing 2,4-D (0.5 mg/l) and kinetine (9 mg/l), contractile roots are formed and then contracted at the base.
Phenolic compounds specially paracomaric acid have positive effect on their formation, growth and contraction.
The most important of contractile roots are produced at the terminal buds.
From corm fragments carrying bud protuberance, in MS culture medium containing 2,4-D (0.5 mg/l) and kinetine (9 mg/l), contractile roots are formed and then contracted at the base.
Phenolic compounds specially paracomaric acid have positive effect on their formation, growth and contraction.
Authors
M. Khalesi, B. Behboodi, H. Ebrahimzadeh
Keywords
contractile roots, Crocus sativus L., tuberous root
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